Job Title: Feed Mill Supervisor (Poultry & Livestock)
Location: Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria
Industry: Agribusiness | Poultry | Feed Production
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Reports To: Farm Manager / Production Manager
Salary: Competitive & Negotiable (based on experience)
Benefits: Accommodation, Monthly Airtime Allowance, Incentives on
Performance
Salary:300,000.00
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled, experienced, and proactive Feed Mill
Supervisor to oversee and optimize feed production operations for our poultry and livestock unit. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading the entire feed manufacturing process, from raw material intake, formulation, and grinding to batching, mixing, and quality assurance. This role requires hands-on leadership, technical expertise, and an unwavering commitment to safety, hygiene, and feed quality.
The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong production management capabilities, leadership in team coordination, operational efficiency, and a deep understanding of poultry nutrition and feed formulation.
Key Responsibilities
A. Feed Production Management
- Supervise and coordinate all feed milling activities including intake, formulation, grinding, mixing, and packaging.
- Monitor and control the operation of two-ton hammer mills and associated machinery.
- Ensure production aligns with farm requirements for broilers, layers, breeders, and other livestock.
- Implement and monitor daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules.
B. Quality Assurance & Biosecurity
- Conduct routine checks to ensure feed quality conforms to nutritional specifications and hygiene standards.
- Ensure zero contamination through strict adherence to biosecurity protocols in raw material handling and production.
- Monitor temperature, moisture content, and microbial control throughout the process.
- Maintain quality assurance standards in accordance with poultry best practices.
C. Equipment Operation & Maintenance
- Operate, calibrate, and maintain feed mill machinery and auxiliary
systems.
- Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance; liaise with the maintenance team for technical faults.
- Monitor equipment performance and ensure timely resolution of mechanical issues.
D. Inventory & Materials Management
- Maintain accurate records of raw materials, feed production, and product
dispatch.
- Monitor raw material usage and initiate timely reorders in collaboration
with the procurement department.
- Ensure secure storage and optimal handling of raw materials to prevent loss, spoilage, or pest infestation.
E. Team Supervision & Training
- Lead, train, and supervise feed mill staff across shifts to meet production
goals.
- Enforce safety protocols, production discipline, and good housekeeping
practices.
- Evaluate team performance, promote knowledge sharing, and ensure continuous professional development.
F. Compliance & Reporting
- Adhere strictly to health, safety, and environmental regulations
governing feed milling operations.
- Prepare and submit accurate and timely production, maintenance, and
quality control reports.
- Coordinate with other departments (e.g., farm units, procurement,
accounts) to ensure operational synergy.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Feed Quality Compliance: Consistency in nutrient profiles and zero
contamination.
- Production Efficiency: Timely delivery, minimal downtime, and target
achievement.
Raw Material Utilization: Zero waste, optimal yield from inputs.
- Safety & Compliance: Zero incidents, adherence to SOPs and HSE
standards.
- Cost Management: Effective budgeting and reduction of input cost per
ton of feed.
Qualifications & Experience
- B.Sc. / HND in Animal Science, Agricultural Engineering, Animal
- Nutrition, Poultry Science, Feed Mill Management, or related fields.
- Minimum of 5-7 years experience in a similar supervisory role in a commercial feed mill or large-scale poultry/livestock facility.
- Strong hands-on experience with hammer mills, mixers, dosing systems, and automated feed production systems.
- Advanced understanding of feed formulation, poultry/livestock nutritional requirements, and raw material properties.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and feed formulation/production
management software.
- Must be safety-conscious and familiar with relevant feed production and environmental regulations.
- Experience in record keeping, stock control, and shift coordination.
- Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
- Willingness to reside in or relocate to Asaba, Delta State.
Desirable Attributes
- Strong technical and mechanical aptitude.
- Practical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work under pressure, multitask, and meet deadlines.
- High level of discipline, integrity, and professionalism.
- Ability to train junior staff and enforce accountability across the team.
Remuneration & Benefits
- Attractive salary (negotiable based on experience).
- Onsite accommodation within the farm estate.
- Monthly airtime/data allowance.
- Access to farm produce and performance-based incentives.
- Career growth opportunities within an expanding agribusiness
operation.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to
[email protected] using Feed Mill Supervisor Asaba as the subject
line of the email.